Solvent/Preservative
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
Preservative
A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
Antioxidant/Preservative
A sulfite compound used as an antioxidant and preservative. Can trigger severe reactions (bronchospasm, anaphylaxis) in sulfite-sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics.
Adhesive
pH Adjuster
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Protectant
Skin Protectant/Emollient
Buffer
Chelating Agent
Colorant
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Emollient/Emulsifier
Preservative
Glidant
Conditioning Agent
Antioxidant
Stabilizer/Cryoprotectant
Emulsifier/pH Adjuster
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Benzoic Acid | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | Antioxidant/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sulfite |
| Acrylic Acid-2-ethylhexyl Acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl Acrylate-vinyl Acetate Copolymer (for Duro-tak 87-2070)? | Adhesive | No |
| Aminomethylpropanol? | pH Adjuster | No |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate? | Antioxidant | No |
| Barium Sulfate | — | No |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Dimethicone 200? | Skin Protectant/Emollient | No |
| Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate | Buffer | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Magnesium Trisilicate? | — | No |
| Methionine? | — | No |
| Myristyl Lactate? | — | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Potassium Bicarbonate? | — | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
| Trehalose Dihydrate | Stabilizer/Cryoprotectant | No |
| Trolamine | Emulsifier/pH Adjuster | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components: